2011 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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3 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
755 votes
4 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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8 hours ago

🌿 Garden Waste? We’ve Got It Sorted at N8tidy! 🌿

Fred from N8tidy - Neat by Nature. Tidy by Trade

At n8tidy Limited, we don’t just tidy your garden — we take care of the waste too.

We now handle garden waste removal and disposal, working directly with the Green Waste to Zero in Richmond and TowBin (skip on site) to ensure all green waste is disposed of responsibly.

✔️ Pruning & hedge trimming waste
✔️ Lawn clippings
✔️ Branches & shrub cuttings
✔️ General green waste
✔️ Small trailer loads taken away

No mess left behind. No stress for you.

We load it, transport it, and dispose of it properly.

Local Care for Garden & Homes 🌱
Serving Nelson & Tasman.

If your garden is growing faster than you can manage, get in touch — we’re happy to help!

Fred - N8tidy